Karnataka Hikes Bus Fares on BMTC, KSRTC and Others
Karnataka has raised bus fares for state-run transport corporations, including BMTC, KSRTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC. The revision is smaller than the 45% increase that the Public Transport Fare Regulatory Committee had recommended. Commuters on these buses will pay more for their trips.
Context
Context: BMTC runs city buses in Bengaluru, while KSRTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC run state buses across other parts of Karnataka. A state fare regulatory committee reviews transport costs and recommends hikes, which is why its figure matters here.
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